SBC and IDnow Challenges in Compliance Survey

Player financial risk checks a major worry for gaming operators, survey finds

Obtaining the required personal financial information is the greatest barrier licensed betting & gaming operators face when onboarding players and the industry fears that...
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ESPN Bet posts strong debut in Indiana, outpaces Barstool

Despite only being in operation half of the month, ESPN Bet already outperformed Barstool Sportsbook in Indiana. Across the first two weeks of operation,...
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XL Media hurt by Barstool Sportsbook closure, hopes for ESPN BET boost

XL Media has informed investors that North American revenues will fall below full-year expectations and forecasts but looks ahead to new opportunities in the...
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EPIC and Entain Foundation link to educate minor MLB stars on gambling risk

The MLB has formed a partnership with EPIC Global Solutions and the Entain Foundation US to help educate minor league players on the risks...
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DraftKings Sportsbook debuts Progressive Parlay product

Exactly one month after announcing the product during an investor day, DraftKings Sportsbook has officially rolled out its new Progressive Parlay product. For now, the...
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Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee pleads guilty to fraud

Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee Amit Patel is not contesting that he embezzled money from the team. He pleaded guilty to a plea deal that...
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Canadian Gaming Summit readies for return to Toronto Convention Center

The Canadian Gaming Summit, Canada’s premier gaming and betting event, is slated to return to the Metro Toronto Convention Center from June 18-20th, 2024....
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North Carolina Lottery Commission finalizes sports betting regs

Sports betting is one step closer to launching in the Tar Heel State after the North Carolina Lottery Commission voted in favor of a...
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ClutchBet bolsters payment infrastructure with Pavilion Payments

ClutchBet has agreed a deal with Pavilion Payments to leverage its payment processing technology within its sportsbook app.  Seeking to create a more seamless user...
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Simplebet enjoys “significant momentum” in college football season

Simplebet has reported a record-breaking college football season in 2023, noting that it has gathered “significant upward momentum” heading into the playoff campaign.  The microbetting...

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Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
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SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
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BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...